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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37,322.56, 55,908.24 and 17,303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37,322.56, 55,908.24 and 17,303.86 is: 25,920.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37,322.56 : 55,908.24 = 17,303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37,322.56/55,908.24 = 17,303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37,322.56x = 55,908.24 × 17,303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37,322.56x = 967,428,357.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,428,357.81/37,322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,920.74

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